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Vermillion Nocturne Clear#4F2517
Cyan Nocturne Clear#174F4A
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Vermillion Nocturne Clear vs Cyan Nocturne Clear

A detailed comparison of #4F2517 and #174F4A — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.4:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Vermillion Nocturne Clear
Text on Cyan Nocturne Clear

Color Properties

#4F2517
HEX
#174F4A
rgb(79, 37, 23)
RGB
rgb(23, 79, 74)
hsl(15, 54%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(175, 54%, 20%)
15°
Hue
175°
54%
Saturation
54%
20%
Lightness
20%
Orange
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #4F2517, #174F4A);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.4:1, this pair does not meet WCAG guidelines for text. Use these colors as adjacent blocks, gradients, or decorative accents rather than text-on-background pairings.

These colors have a 160\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Vermillion Nocturne Clear
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